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What this western Pennsylvania '90s Pizza Hut reveals about nostalgia
A Pizza Hut in southwestern Pennsylvania has become an unexpected artifact of 1990s consumer culture, preserving its original aesthetic while the chai…
Total eclipse, shooting stars, and the Milky Way: Why Aug. 12 could be the greatest single day and night for skywatching for years
August 12, 2026 will deliver a rare convergence of astronomical events that skywatchers won't see again for years, according to Live Science. A total…
Why do cats have 'leg whiskers'?
Cats possess specialized sensory hairs on their legs, commonly called "leg whiskers" or carpal vibrissae, that function as sensitive touch receptors. …
How to build the perfect solar eclipse kit for any budget
Building an eclipse kit requires matching your budget to the right gear. For the August 12, 2026 solar eclipse, observers have clear options at multip…
Thousands of people in China have had banned Alzheimer’s surgery
Thousands of Chinese patients underwent an Alzheimer's surgery targeting protein clearance in the brain before authorities halted the procedure. The o…
The Milky Way has a hidden feature you've probably never noticed. Here's how to find it
The Great Rift, a striking feature of our galaxy, runs as a continuous band of dark dust clouds stretching from the constellation Cygnus through Sagit…
Our 1st look at 'Blade Runner 2099' shows replicants ruling future Los Angeles: 'It's our time now'
Prime Video's upcoming "Blade Runner 2099" series reimagines the franchise with replicants in control. The new show flips the power dynamic of the ori…
The night sky is changing this August — here's which planets to watch
Venus brightens the evening sky this August as the inner planets shift into new configurations. The planet reaches peak visibility after sunset, posit…
Science word of they day: Covalent
# Science Word of the Day: Covalent A covalent bond forms when two atoms share electrons to achieve greater stability. Unlike ionic bonds, where elec…
What if the brain does not create consciousness?
Christof Koch, a prominent neuroscientist, challenges the foundational assumption that the brain generates consciousness. Instead of accepting materia…
Henrietta Lacks’s descendant on her legacy – and Rebecca Skloot’s book
Rebecca Skloot's 2010 bestseller "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" brought global attention to one of medicine's most troubling stories. Henriett…
'Strange New Worlds'' latest episode is more 'Event Horizon' than classic Trek
I appreciate the task, but I need to clarify what I'm being asked to do here. This RSS excerpt is about entertainment criticism of a Star Trek episode…
40,000-year-old bird figurines the size of a thumbnail discovered in German cave
Archaeologists have uncovered two bird figurines carved from mammoth ivory in a German cave, dating back 40,000 years and revealing sophisticated arti…
Can’t sleep in the heat? These 8 tricks could save your night
Heat disrupts sleep by raising core body temperature, which interferes with the natural cooling process essential for falling and staying asleep. Duri…
Your gut may help your brain decide what to remember
A nutrient-sensing system linking the gut directly to the brain shapes which experiences become lasting memories, researchers have found. Scientists …
Worry about what your children eat, but don’t forget your own diet
Public health campaigns rightly target children's nutrition through advertising restrictions and school policies, but adult dietary habits deserve equ…
A handy guide to the science of super-long fingernails
The science behind ultra-long fingernails examines how people who grow or apply extended nails adapt to physical constraints that would challenge most…
Three-dimensional visualization of nanoplastic distribution in the neonatal mouse brain
Researchers have developed three-dimensional visualization techniques to map nanoplastic distribution throughout the neonatal mouse brain, addressing …
Jaguar makes epic 2100-kilometre journey across the Amazon
Scientists tracking a male jaguar named Gaspar documented an extraordinary 2,100-kilometer journey across the Amazon basin, crossing multiple farms an…
Killer whales sink another boat off the coast of Spain — why are they still doing this after 6 years?
An endangered pod of killer whales off the Iberian Peninsula has deliberately sunk at least eight boats since 2020, continuing a behavior that has puz…
Why Jupiter has several giant moons but Saturn has only Titan
Jupiter's early magnetic field created conditions that allowed multiple giant moons to form and survive, while Saturn's weaker magnetosphere left it v…
Eating within 8 hours may help keep the aging brain sharp
Researchers found that time-restricted eating protects cognitive function in aging adults independent of weight loss alone. In a six-month trial invol…
Your body changes as you age and so should your diet – here’s how
Aging fundamentally alters how your body processes nutrients and energy. Your metabolism slows, muscle mass declines, and your digestive system become…
Q&A: 'Lawbreakers' or 'like us'? Exploring how partisans think about immigration
Researchers studying political activists in Southern California uncovered a fundamental divide in how partisans frame immigration. The divide centers …
'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' is time-travelling back into theaters next month for a 35th anniversary re-release
James Cameron's "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" returns to theaters next month for a 35th anniversary re-release, bringing the 1991 sci-fi action classic…
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